Secret Neighbor Beta

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Secret Neighbor Beta is a multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Hologryph and was released on August 2, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

This is an ALPHA version of Hello Neighbor Multiplayer Game, Secret Neighbor. Secret Neighbor is a Multiplayer Social Horror game set in the Hello Neighbor universe. A group of kids tries to sneak into their creepy Neighbor's basement to rescue their missing friend. The only problem is one of the players is a traitor in disguise. Playing as a child: Collect keys Save you friends from …

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,091 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

optimization9 negative mentions

The game is fun and enjoyable, especially when played with friends.
The concept of blending horror with social deception is engaging and creates suspense.
The graphics and atmosphere are appealing, making it visually interesting.

The game suffers from significant bugs and performance issues, making it unplayable for some users.
There is a lack of content and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay.
The matchmaking and lobby systems are flawed, often resulting in long wait times and disconnections.

gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
57%
9%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its creativity and fun mechanics, especially when played with friends, while others criticize it for being repetitive, laggy, and poorly optimized. Many users noted significant performance issues and glitches that detract from the overall experience, despite the potential for enjoyable gameplay. Suggestions for improvement include adding more depth, balancing mechanics, and enhancing optimization to create a smoother experience.
- “Gameplay is tight and very creative, playing into the plot perfectly.”
- “The mechanics are great and seem very well balanced.”
- “It has a fun and easy to pick up gameplay design which is similar to Dead by Daylight.”
- “Awful gameplay.”
- “There aren't any gameplay differences.”
- “Laggy gameplay.”
optimization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
47%
28%
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including low frame rates and input lag, even on high-end systems. While some users acknowledge that it is still in beta and hope for improvements, the overall sentiment is that the game requires substantial optimization work to enhance gameplay smoothness and stability.
- “The game has some optimization issues and bugs but overall it's extremely fun, especially with friends or a microphone.”
- “Good game, needs better optimization.”
- “I understand that this is still in beta phase but optimization is not so great.”
- “The game is extremely unoptimized and getting at least 30 fps can be a struggle even on the lowest settings.”
- “Broken, unoptimized, unbalanced mess, with little to no options: you can't change the controls, you can lower the graphics and still get like 40 frames.”
- “There are many bugs, glitches, and optimization issues that need work (yes, it's beta).”
stability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game currently faces significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users, including crashes, freezing, and gameplay interruptions. While players acknowledge that it is in beta and expect some instability, the extent of the problems has led to frustration, with many recommending improvements before the official release. Overall, the game's fun factor is overshadowed by its current technical shortcomings.
- “This is a good game, but there are many glitches and lag. There was a glitch that I encountered that prevented me from playing; I can't even get to the loading screen. If anyone knows how to fix it, please tell me.”
- “It is super buggy. I know it's in beta, but holy crap! You'll fall through the map, get stuck on objects, be unable to pick anything up or transform if you're the neighbor. Keys will sometimes fall out of things and get stuck behind objects you cannot move, and there are lots of visual bugs such as when transforming, sometimes you'll turn into a mini version of the neighbor/clown instead of a child. Your head will appear twisted and upside down if you put on a helmet.”
- “The beta currently has an insane amount of bugs and glitches such as the neighbor being invisible, falling through the map, and not being able to pick things up or open drawers, etc.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
57%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and lighting while others criticize the poor optimization and performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems. Many users report experiencing low frame rates and a lack of effective graphic options, leading to frustration. Overall, while the visuals have potential, significant improvements in optimization and settings flexibility are needed for a better gaming experience.
- “The graphics look amazing, it's like from the original game, Hello Neighbor.”
- “Good graphics, I love the lighting of the game. It's a very fun game, way better than the original Hello Neighbor. This has a lot of potential.”
- “And gg to the devs, the game's graphics and performance are great <3”
- “Awful graphics optimization.”
- “I have an AMD and could not even play; even lowering the graphics to the lowest settings didn't change anything, both in FPS and graphically, which suggests a lack of optimization. Please fix this and further optimize the game.”
- “Graphically, it's not much to go by; at the moment, I get very low FPS even on a seriously high-end rig.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, particularly when played with friends, leading to hilarious moments and laughter over unexpected events and bugs. Many players find the game's absurdities and quirks to be entertaining, often describing it as "funny" or "hilarious," especially in social settings. However, some critiques highlight that the game's flaws can also be amusing, adding to the overall comedic experience.
- “This game was very fun, and hilarious with friends.”
- “We've been laughing so hard from all the random stuff and unexpected times somebody who seemed innocent transformed into the neighbour.”
- “The game sometimes just deduces to a neighbour hunt which is funny when you realize that the neighbour is the one who is supposed to be hunting you.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The story revolves around a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic between kids trying to uncover the truth about their mysterious neighbor and the neighbor's efforts to capture them. While some players appreciate the engaging narrative and gameplay integration, others criticize the story for being overshadowed by obscure puzzles and technical issues. Overall, the narrative is seen as a compelling backdrop to the gameplay, with mixed reviews on its execution.
- “Gameplay is tight and very creative, playing into the plot perfectly.”
- “The neighbor's job is to blend in and secretly capture all the kids, while the kids' mission is to get into the basement at any price to uncover the truth about the neighbor.”
- “Good game! I recommend you play the story mode; it's quite good :)”
- “It sold itself on a powerful 'learning' AI and instead presented obscure puzzles, janky physics, and a disappointing story.”
- “The neighbors' job is to blend in and secretly capture all the kids while the kids' mission is to get into the basement at any price to uncover the truth about the neighbor.”
- “There are a few kids who have to search a large house for multiple keys, and of course, the neighbor (who can disguise) whose mission is to find the kids and capture them.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fit to the gameplay, while others criticize it as overly simplistic or distracting, particularly in the lobby where it competes with other sounds. Overall, the soundtrack seems to evoke strong reactions, ranging from enjoyment to frustration.
- “The lobby soundtrack is engaging and enhances the overall atmosphere.”
- “The sounds are okay, but the music really fits the gameplay, adding to the experience.”
- “The music adds a unique charm, creating an enjoyable backdrop for the game.”
- “The lobby soundtrack is unbearable.”
- “The music is like ear rape, especially with the trailer running in the background while in-game.”
- “Despite setting the music to 0, it still plays.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to progress, likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, effectively creating a sense of tension and fear, especially in multiplayer settings. Players appreciate the complexity of the environment, which can lead to disorientation, and note the unsettling realism of certain sound effects, such as the neighbor's sneeze, which adds to the overall creepy vibe.
- “Amazing atmosphere, it was pretty scary, even with friends.”
- “The atmosphere is great; the complexity of the building will mean you will get lost.”
- “The game has a really creepy atmosphere reminiscent of 'Trouble in Terrorist Town' and 'Hello Neighbor.' For some reason, the neighbor's sneezing is so realistic that at least once a game, when he sneezes, somebody gets on the mic and says, 'Bless you.'”
- “The atmosphere feels like a mix of 'Trouble in Terrorist Town' and a really creepy 'Hello Neighbor'. For some reason, the neighbor's sneezing is too realistic; at least once a game, when he sneezes, someone gets on the mic and says 'bless you'.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, attributing it to the diverse abilities available for each class, which enhances enjoyment and encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “The different abilities for all the classes make it so much more enjoyable, and significantly increase the replay value.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse choices and paths available, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “The random events and varying outcomes keep the game fresh, ensuring that no two sessions are ever the same.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express caution regarding the monetization strategies that may be introduced upon the game's release, indicating potential concerns about fairness or value.
- “I'd be wary of whatever monetization scheme they implement when the game releases.”

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Secret Neighbor Beta is a action adventure game.

Secret Neighbor Beta is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 14 hours playing Secret Neighbor Beta.

Secret Neighbor Beta was released on August 2, 2019.

Secret Neighbor Beta was developed by Hologryph.

Secret Neighbor Beta has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Secret Neighbor Beta is a multiplayer game.

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